What happens if a red wolf has a bellyache? What if a cheetah suffers from tummy troubles? At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, they call microbiologist Carly Muletz Wolz to investigate. Continue reading Carly Muletz Wolz looks at tiny microbes to answer big questions about our ecosystems
Political history curators from the National Museum of American History are collecting “ephemera” – items that people wear, carry, hand out, display or otherwise use during the political conventions. Continue reading ‘Coconut farmers for Harris,’ influencers and vertical signs – Smithsonian curators’ encounters at the Democratic National Convention
Morning at the Museum aims to boost inclusivity and reward early-bird visitors with an experience tailored especially for them. Continue reading Neurodivergent guests flock to the Zoo’s Bird House
In this interview, Elizabeth Babcock discusses her goals for her first year as founding director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Continue reading Plans, Partnerships and Powerful Women: An Interview with Director Elizabeth Babcock
We’re celebrating the first birthday of the Zoo’s youngest Allen’s swamp monkey today only because of the care and dedication of the staff who hand-raised him. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Edgar!
TIL: How do curators bring home the balloons (and other stuff) they collect from the political conventions? Continue reading Diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention
Do dinosaurs still exist in some parts of the world today? – Ruben M., age 5
Paleontologist Hans Sues answers this pressing question. Continue reading The Conversation: Could dinosaurs still exist somewhere in the world? A paleontologist explains
Number 178 may not be a milestone birthday like turning 21 or qualifying for Social Security, but it’s still a pretty big deal! Continue reading Happy 178th Birthday!
The world’s climate is changing, but how do we know what these changes will mean for the health of our families, farms, and future? Genevieve Noyce is looking for answers. Continue reading Genevieve Noyce sees the future through marsh experiments
“A writer is by definition a disturber of the peace” – James A. Baldwin Continue reading An author for the ages
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
